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Hospice/Palliative Care

Julia F. Ragland, MD

Works at hospitals in Newton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Julia F. Ragland, MD is a palliative care doctor at 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462. Phone: (617) 243-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Julia F. Ragland had 112 Original Medicare patients and 395 services. NPI 1649377250. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Palliative care doctor (Medicare lists Hospice/Palliative Care)
  • Address: 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 243‑6000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  • Group practice: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc
  • Medical school: New York University School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Julia F. Ragland, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Julia F. Ragland accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Julia F. Ragland accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Julia F. Ragland see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 395 services for Julia F. Ragland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Julia F. Ragland's NPI number?
1649377250. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Julia F. Ragland, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients112
Services billed to Medicare395
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients82

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)103 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)77 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)59 services
  4. Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)55 services
  5. Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)52 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease71%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Anxiety54%
  • Heart failure54%

Hospitals where Julia F. Ragland works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Julia F. Ragland at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101

Practice locations

Addresses where Julia F. Ragland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Julia F. Ragland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc602 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other palliative care doctors in Newton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Newton, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mass General Brigham Medical Group Suburban Massachusetts Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649377250
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians